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{{Short description|2021 Indian Malayalam film}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}}{{Use Indian English|date=October 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Muddy (film).jpg
| caption = Film Poster
| director = Dr. Pragabhal
| producer = Prema Krishnadas
| starring = {{ubl|Yuvan Krishna|Ridhaan Krishna|[[Renji Panicker]]}}
| cinematography = [[K G Ratheesh]]
| editing = San Lokesh
| music = [[Ravi Basrur]]
| studio = PK7 Creations
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|12|10}}
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Muddy''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[sports film|sports]] [[action drama film]] directed by Dr. Pragabhal, under the banner of PK7 Creations. It is the first Indian movie based on [[Mud bogging|off-road mud race (4×4)]],{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} which stars Yuvan Krishna, Ridhaan Krishna, Anusha Suresh and Amit Sivadas Nair in the lead roles, while [[Hareesh Peradi]], [[I. M. Vijayan|IM Vijayan]], and [[Renji Panicker]] play supporting roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Muddy: Arjun Kapoor and Fahadh Faasil launch the teaser|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/muddy-arjun-kapoor-and-fahadh-faasil-launch-the-teaser/articleshow/81231549.cms|access-date=2021-10-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ''Muddy'' was released in five languages ([[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]]) in theatres on 10 December 2021.<ref name="Mathrubhumi">{{Cite web|title=India's first 4X4 mud race film 'Muddy' to have worldwide release on Dec 10|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/india-s-first-4x4-mud-race-film-muddy-to-have-worldwide-release-on-dec-10-movie-1.6089371|access-date=2021-10-26|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en|archive-date=16 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016075905/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/india-s-first-4x4-mud-race-film-muddy-to-have-worldwide-release-on-dec-10-movie-1.6089371|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Muddy movie review: Largely campy, but efforts are commendable|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/dec/11/muddy-movie-review-largely-campy-but-efforts-are-commendable-2394137.html|access-date=2021-12-11|website=The New Indian Express|date=11 December 2021 }}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
''Muddy'', a family and revenge drama, has three mud races with "one of a kind" modified 4x4s used by the main characters.<ref>{{Cite news|title='India's first mud race movie' Muddy takes us down new roads|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/indias-first-mud-race-movie-muddy-takes-us-down-new-roads/articleshow/81310476.cms|access-date=2021-10-26|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Mathews |first1=Anna }}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* Yuvan Krishna as Muthu aka Chathrapathi
* Ridhaan Krishnas as Karthy
* Suresh Anusha
* [[Renji Panicker]] as Noah
* [[Hareesh Peradi]] as Sait
* [[I. M. Vijayan|I.M. Vijayan]] as Shaiju
* Amit Sivadas Nair
* Hhary Jo
* [[Sunil Sukhada]]
* [[Manoj Guinness]]
* [[Shobha Mohan]] as Muthu's mother
* Kottayam Ramesh as Muthu's grandfather
* Abhishek Sreekumar as Young Muthu
* Ajith Koshy
* Roshan Chandra
* [[Bineesh Bastin]] as Noah's Henchman
* Abu Valayamkulam
* Molly Kannamaly
* Sivadas Mattannur
* Harish Pengan as Tea shop Owner
{{colend}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
Pragabhal Das has been into the idea of off-road racing since 2015. He developed the script against the backdrop of mud racing, with revenge worked in the spine.<ref name="Srivatsan">{{Cite news|last=S|first=Srivatsan|date=2021-03-17|title=Pragabhal Das on his six-year journey with 'Muddy'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pragabhal-das-on-muddy/article34090443.ece|access-date=2021-10-27|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film is bankrolled by Prema Krishnadas under the banner of PK7 Creations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muddy: India's first 4x4 off-road racing film to release soon|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/02/muddy-indias-first-4x4-off-road-racing-film-to-release-soon-20583.html|access-date=2021-10-27|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=2 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The film was announced by Tamil star [[Vijay Sethupathi|Vijay Sethupati]], that the first Indian off-road racing film, by releasing the motion poster of the film on 20 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Balachandran|first=Logesh|date=2021-02-21|title=Vijay Sethupathi unveils motion poster of India's first mud race film Muddy. Watch|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-sethupathi-unveils-motion-poster-of-india-s-first-mud-race-film-muddy-watch-1771454-2021-02-21|access-date=2021-10-27|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> As the film releasing its versions in other languages such as [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]], artists from each industries such as [[Arjun Kapoor]], [[Fahadh Faasil]], [[Unni Mukundan]], [[Anil Ravipudi]] and [[Shiva Rajkumar]], introduced the film teasers in each languages through their social media handles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrities across various film industries launch teaser of mud racing flick titled 'Muddy'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/mar/01/celebrities-across-various-film-industrieslaunch-teaser-of-mud-racing-flick-titled-muddy-2270271.html|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The New Indian Express|date=March 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-27|title=Watch: Teaser of 'Muddy' shared by Fahadh Faasil, Arjun Kapoor, others|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-teaser-muddy-shared-fahadh-faasil-arjun-kapoor-others-144302|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>

Pragabhal and his team spent five years on the production of ''Muddy'', with the principal actors engaged for a period of two years in real-time training in mud racing and executing risky stunts without dupe artists.<ref name="Express release">{{Cite web|title=Malayalam action thriller Muddy to release on December 10|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2021/oct/15/malayalam-action-thriller-muddy-to-release-on-december-10-27288.html|access-date=2021-10-27|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=15 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
''Muddy'' features new artists Yuvan, Ridhaan Krishna and Anusha Suresh along with renowned Malayalam actors [[Renji Panicker]], [[Hareesh Peradi]], football legend [[I. M. Vijayan|I. M Vijayan]], Guinness Manoj, and Bineesh Bastin. On the technical front, KG Ratheesh is the cinematographer. San Lokesh, who is known for the film ''[[Ratsasan]]'', is the editor. Ravi Basrur is composing music for the film who is known for his music in the film [[K.G.F: Chapter 1|''KGF: Chapter 1'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-16|title=Kannada music director Ravi Basrur to debut in Malayalam with Muddy|url=https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/kannada-music-director-ravi-basrur-to-debut-in-malayalam-126629|access-date=2021-10-26|website=NEWS9LIVE|language=en}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by KG Ratheesh and Ranga is the colorist.<ref name="Express release"/>

=== Shooting ===
As the concept of mud racing being new to the Indian cinema and its audiences, making it real was a challenging task, also the production process was not that all easy. Mud racing and stunts shots in the mud were filmed realistically without any assistance of computer technology. The film was shot in the border of [[Kerala]]-[[Tamil Nadu]] states and places in Kerala such as [[Idukki district|Idukki]] and [[Kattappana]].<ref name="Srivatsan"/><ref>{{Cite news|title=''Muddy'' based on new concept of off-road mud racing: director|work=Outlook India|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/muddy-based-on-new-concept-of-offroad-mud-racing-director/2037015}}</ref>

== Release ==
Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, as a security measure the [[Government of Kerala]] imposed a shut down of movie theatres. After almost an year of this shut down, the theatres in Kerala are allowed to reopen by 25 October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala: Cinema Halls To Reopen On Oct 27 With James Bond Film 'No Time to Die': Check Rules, Details|url=https://www.india.com/news/kerala-cinema-halls-reopen-october-27-guidelines-james-bond-film-no-time-to-die-check-details-5069010/|access-date=2021-10-27|website=india.com|date=25 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Dr. Pragabhal refused the offer to release the film in [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] as the film was completed for a theatre experience. The visual and sound effects of the film could only be experienced in cinemas and the film was released in the big screen on 10 December 2021 in six languages.<ref name="Mathrubhumi"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=honey|title=Muddy review : മഡ് റേസിന്റെ സിനിമാ കാഴ്‍ചയുമായി 'മഡ്ഡി'- റിവ്യു|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/muddy-film-review-r3wc0x|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=സരിന്‍.എസ്.രാജന്‍|title=മഡ് റേസിങ് വിജയിച്ച് കാര്‍ത്തിയും മുത്തുവും {{!}} Muddy Review|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/review/muddy-movie-review-1.6257407|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=മഡ്ഡി|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/renji-panicker-yuvan-krishna-hareesh-peradi-starrer-muddy-movie-review-rating/moviereview/88201538.cms|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Samayam Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|id=12032938}}
*https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/muddy/ET00316438

[[Category:2021 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language action films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language drama films]]

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